It might be too short a notice but Earth Hour is being celebrated today, the 29th of March between 8 PM and 9 PM. To those who want to observe this means that you have to shut down all electric appliances during this time period in a bid to increase awareness about Global Warming.
The Naive Indian writes,
Linked by adityaswarup. Join Blogbharti facebook group.Today, the 29th of March 2008, Earth Hour will be celebrated. Which means that around 20 cities across the world are going to switch off their lights from 8pm to 9pm today. This is purportedly to increase awareness about Global Warming. And yes, before you ask, no Indian city is participating in this initiative. Everyone is grumbling over this pathetic response shown by India .
Well, on a less serious note, I really don’t think any Indian city needs to participate in any initiative like the Earth Hour. We already have stuff like compulsory load shedding being thrust on us. We already save tons of carbon emissions by bearing these power cuts. Let us enjoy the wonders of electricity at least when we have it!
India will join in Earth Hour 2009 in the global fight against climate change. As one of the most pressing challenges facing mankind today, climate change is in no way less alarming than the evident threat of terrorism that the nation is currently reeling under. Lights will be dimmed on buildings and pivotal landmarks and monuments throughout the city centres on 28th March 09 and thousands of people in several cities of India will be coming together to celebrate, in candlelight, the Earth Hour campaign.
Aamir Khan is the brand ambassador for Earth Hour 2009.
Important cities that will be part of the event this year include London, Paris, Los Angeles, Athens, Dubai, Rome, Moscow, Rio de Janeiro and Hong Kong.
According to a WWF spokesperson, The Melbourne mayor has written to the chief minister and mayor of Delhi to have them be an integral part of this.